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A New Approach to Improving Asia’s Labor Conditions

Transparency, not blame, when it comes to helping Asia’s workers.

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Michael Posner

Nov. 24, 2015 12:24 p.m. ET

This week sees the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the U.S., known as Black Friday. The era of fast fashion will bring great deals for consumers but too little consideration for the well-being of those who make the holiday bounty.

Make no mistake, these workers are happy to be employed. The globalized economy has generated scores of new jobs in places such as Cambodia, Honduras and Sri Lanka, particularly benefitting young women.